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Yaphank, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi families! I'm Christina! I am available for school breaks, with me you will find a caring, reliable, and experienced childcare provider with over 10 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant. Also working with children with special needs. I am available for school breaks. I'm patient, trustworthy, and responsible, and I...
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Psychology-Based Special Needs Caregiver

Rocky Point, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Dawood. I have a B. S. in Psychology and professional experience supporting children and teens with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral needs. I've worked as a behavior technician implementing individualized support plans and helping clients build communication, social, emotional-regulation, and...
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Shirley, NY

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Stevie, I am 24 years old and currently in my masters program studying psychology. I have special education experience and have worked with individuals from toddlers to adults. I am patient, energetic, responsible, and love playing! I have previously worked with teenagers and adults at BOCES Brookhaven Learning...
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Southampton, NY

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sophia, and I'm from Southampton. I recently graduated from the University with a degree in Psychology and am taking a gap year before continuing my studies in school at Tufts University. I have six years of experience babysitting and nannying, along with experience as a 1:1 aide for children with special needs...
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Shirley, NY

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative and inviting I like working with kids because every child deserves the best care and attention, especially in developing ages. Also they're are so cute and it's nice to nurture small children I'm looking for a job that gives me more experience in the caregiver industry. I plan...
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Nicol G.'s Photo

Bellport, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I became a caregiver after helping my sister raise my niece for the past seven years. Through that experience, I learned the importance of patience, responsibility, and creating a safe, supportive environment for children. I have also cared for family friends' children, including children with special needs, which helped me...
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Sag Harbor, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Hello, my name is Viviane, I am 47 years old and have been working as a elderly caregiver throughout my college years in my home country of Switzerland. I moved to the US 24 years ago. I have worked for a family in East Hampton taking care of their elderly parents. I am looking for night shift work as my kids have gotten older....
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Regina G.'s Photo

Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Working with special needs , ALS, dementia , blind an quadriplegic people , help with personal higiene , bath , cooking , transfer with hoyer , tube feeding , administer medication. I'm very patience , honesty , animal lover and can learning routine faster . Fully vaccinated and working as a CDPA.
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Lindsey H.'s Photo

Southampton, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
little bit about myself. l've been a nurse for 17 years, I graduated from high school along with nursing school as an LPN and my CNA in 2008. I am certified and experienced in CPR, trach, vent, wound care, IV, phlebotomy, head of a code team, many specialties (psych, pediatrics, triage, ICU, NICU, geriatrics, autism/special...
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Arianna R.'s Photo

Coram, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Arianna. I have been am a special education teaching assistant for preschool and school aged children for the past 4 years, and have many years of experience as a Direct Support Professional as well. I have worked with varying age groups from babies to adults, as well as various disabilities and needs. I can...
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Julian P.'s Photo

Coram, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a friendly and nurturing caregiver with over 3 years of childcare experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am comfortable enforcing household rules while following the parents'...
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Cathy S.'s Photo

Mastic, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
I have 11 years experience with PCA, Companionship, and Home Health Aide. I have worked with seniors that has been diagnosed with Diabetes, Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Amputation, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. I have also worked with individuals that are mentally disabled and special needs, I have an 5-year-old daughter that...
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Young, Strong and Energetic

Miller Place, NY

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$15/hr
I have worked with children for the last seven years and I have experience dealing with children with all needs. I enjoy sports, working out, writing, the beach, poetry and spending time with children teaching.
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Friendly, Honest, Reliable, Mother

Mastic, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the field of special needs for 12 years now and there is nothing that I'am more passionate about. I'm currently in an online program to get my bachelors in elementary education/special education and I work as a substitute teaching assistant currently in a school district. I'm also a mother to a wonderful...
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Companionship And Quality Care

Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Nicole. I have a degree in social work and I worked in the field for 11 years. Compassion, empathy and positivity is what I will bring to you and your loved ones every time I come to work. I feel it is most important to provide care that makes the individual feel empowered, heard and respected. If you feel I might...
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Certified Special Education Teacher

Moriches, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Andréa. I'm caring, patient, creative, energetic and extremely passionate about what I do. My approach and interactions with children are unique due to my experience as a child who received services for learning disabilities. I didn't get the support I needed until college. I applied what I learned to myself. I learned...
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Watch Your Child In Your Home:)

Mastic, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Childcare available. Hi, my name is Victoria. I'm 34 years old and I grew up in East Setauket, New York, but currently live in Mastic. I'm a mother to an amazing 10. 5-year-old girl and 2. 5-year-old little boy. I'm experienced with children and have 3 younger siblings I've taken care of all my life. Been in the special needs...
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Ciara L.'s Photo

Medford, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am 22 yers old and a dedicated hard worker. I am PCA certified. I am AMAP, SCIP, and CPR/ first aid certified. I worked for 2 non profit agencies assisting individuals with special needs including MH, PD, as well behavioral. I worked as a DSP for 2 years at ADD and 2 years at IGHL as a DHS/DCC. I Love helping others make the...
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Alissa S.'s Photo

Rocky Point, NY

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$17/hr
I have cared for children with ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, and Asthma. I am not opposed to other disabilities, however these are the ones I have experience with. I am willing to be trained and I can promise I have huge amount of patience and I am a great listener.
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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Mastic, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi my name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I'm very energetic, creative and love children. I enjoy singing, dancing, listening to music and spending quality time with my family and friends. All my life I have been around children, helping care for them and watching them since I was 10. This was usually with my church or a family...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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